Giants’ players make adjustments to wood bats
Story by Nick Griffith
6:42 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
For several players, the MINK Wood Bat League marks the first time the athletes are using lumber as opposed to the ping of aluminum.
With less pop, decreased bat-speed and a smaller sweet spot, the team is quick to point out the obvious - they need as much practice as possible to adjust to the wood.
Golden Giants vs. Junior Giants
The Topeka Golden Giants got their season started off with a win Wednesday night over Salina. Thursday night they made it two in a row with a 7-5 victory over the Topeka Junior Giants. The Golden Giants are back in action Saturday against the Clarinda A's at 7:05 at Hummer Sports Park.
"I should have taken a little more time in the cage. You know I didn't get around to it and then, coming out here it's tough. I mean there's not much you can say about it, except that it's tough,” said Chris Dobler, Topeka Giants. “I mean it's a lot different, not a lot of pop in them but mostly a pitchers game when you work with the wood bat but you know. You got to get used to them. It's tough but we'll get around to it.”
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